Alexander James Johnson (born December 24, 1991) is an American professional football linebacker.

Johnson attended and played high school football at Gainesville High School,[1][2] Johnson attended the University of Tennessee, where he played college football under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones.

[11] On February 12, 2015, Johnson and Williams were both officially indicted on two counts of aggravated rape by a grand jury.

[15] Johnson was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts before he was accused of rape.

Johnson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on August 13, 2018, after being acquitted of his rape charges.

[21][2] Johnson recorded five total tackles in a Week 14 road contest against the Houston Texans and former Gainesville High teammate Deshaun Watson.

[2][22] The linebacker also forced a Keke Coutee fumble that teammate Kareem Jackson returned for a 70-yard touchdown en route to a 38–24 Broncos victory.

He finished with one sack, 124 total tackles (72 solo), two passes defended, and two forced fumbles.